Guidelines on Reforming Energy Pricing and Subsidies

Guidelines on Reforming Energy Pricing and Subsidies

Published: January 2007

This booklet draws general guidelines to be used by policy makers when reforming national energy pricing and subsidy schemes. The Guidelines suggest the best policy options in this respect as well as measures to alleviate the full impact of higher energy prices on those least able to absorb them. They also suggest policy measures and related tools for flexible energy price adjustments and removal of harmful subsidies.